Luminosity Collection (page 9)

IC 1848, the Soul Nebula

A red giant star, planetary star system

Blue stars are amongst the youngest of the stars in the universe even though they are still millions of years old

A simplified Herzprung-Russell Diagram showing how stars are classified

A distant alien solar system in our Milky Way Galaxy

The extrasolar planet HD 209458 b passing in front of its star

View from Uranus if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

Pollux is an orange giant star in the constellation of Gemini
The Sombrero Galaxy is an unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo, located 28 million light-years from Earth

Supergiant Rigel and IC 2118 in Eridanus. IC 2118 (Cederblad 41, The Witch Head Nebula)

Mu Cephei, a red supergiant in the constellation Cepheus
Mu Cephei, also known as the Garnet Star, is a red supergiant in the constellation Cepheus

Messier 12 globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus

A young star system located in our Milky Way Galaxy

The Heart Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

A compact object, or a black hole, is seen ripping off gas from its sun-like companion that has filled its Roche Lobe. Gas from the star (called the donor)

View from Pluto if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

Artists concept of the Kepler-16 system, showing the binary star being orbited by Kepler-16b. Kepler-16 orbits a slowly rotating K-dwarf that is very active with numerous star spots

Artists concept of a Hypergiant Star. Hypergiant stars are the most massive known. They can weigh more than 250 times the mass of the sun

The red giant star Beta Andromedae and its ghost galaxy NGC 404
The red giant star Beta Andromedae, also known as Mirach, and its ghost galaxy NGC 404

Variable star Gamma Cassiopeiae, with associated emission and reflection nebulae

Evening, c. 1860 (Oil on canvas)
BAL2645235 Evening, c.1860 (Oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 32.5x46.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Cabling and jacks on an internet server

Wood fire

Top view Tbilisi cityscape, Georgia

Night view to Old town of Tbilisi, Georgia (country)

Springtime blossoms, Bhutan

Moon over palms, Botswana

Sunset over the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road, Australia
This amazing coastline in south Australia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, and with sunsets and views like this, it is not hard to see why

Giants Causeway
The Giants Causeway, located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, is an area of about 40, 000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption

Walled city of Dubrovnik, southeastern tip of Croatia, Dalmation Coast, Adriatic Sea, Croatia, Eastern Europe

Lighted lamps in the Venice sunset
A view of the sunset in Venice, with the lamps lit for the night, with in the background the Church on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore

Perfect Purple
Milky Way over the Southern Ocean. Australia

Skyline with the Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Opal mining area in Coober Pedy in the South Australian Outback

Shining a torch on paper chain men with coloured stickers on

Measuring the expanding universe, artwork C017 / 0678
Measuring the expanding universe. Computer artwork demonstrating two ways that are used to measure the rate at which the universe is expanding. At left the standard candle method is shown

Light-intensity camera beneath its protective dome at the Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA. The telescope and attached instrumentation are used to measure the relative brightness of

Energy-releasing black hole. Computer artwork of the energy-releasing black hole (upper left) in galaxy MCG -6-30-15. The energy around this black hole was measured by astronomers

Light bulb research. Researcher holds a prototype low energy light bulb. Photographed at the research laboratory of Osram Sylvania, Massachusetts, USA

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"Luminosity: A Kaleidoscope of Radiant Beauty" Gold Coast City at Night: The cityscape comes alive as the luminous lights paint a mesmerizing picture against the darkened sky. Millennium Bridge illuminated at dusk, River Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England: The bridge becomes a beacon of light, casting its glow upon the tranquil waters below. Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus) Vela Luka, Korcula Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea: This vibrant sea creature showcases its own natural luminosity amidst the depths of the Adriatic Sea. Diagram showing the spectral class and luminosity of stars: Unveiling the secrets of celestial bodies through a visual representation that highlights their dazzling luminosity. Milky Way Over Hollow Rock: Nature's grand spectacle unfolds as billions of stars illuminate our night sky with an ethereal glow above this majestic rock formation. Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago: Witnessing these graceful giants glide through crystal-clear waters is like observing living luminescence in motion. Chlorophyte or green alga (Volvox aureus) in pond water - UK: Microscopic wonders come to life as these tiny spheres emit a gentle radiance within their watery habitat. RF- African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at sunset - Chobe National Park, Botswana: As twilight descends upon Africa's vast savannahs, an elephant silhouette stands bathed in golden hues – a true embodiment of natural luminosity. Northern Lights close to Yellowknife: Dancing curtains of vibrant colors illuminate Arctic skies with an otherworldly brilliance that captivates all who witness this breathtaking phenomenon. Sunset at Grace Bay - Providenciales Turks & Caicos.